[The Rez]

Thanks 'youngstranger' for the Eric Bogle info. A fine song
beyond words for me. WWI was my Father's war - at 16yrs
of old - in 1916.

The Fenian's setup led me to think the song was of the era.
The lump in my throat is no less real either way I ponder.

jj . . . having purused and reviewed all the *Derry-Airs*
I've confused that I'm quite concluded about the whole
kaboodle and kit. Musta guzzled too much Ice'd Tea . . .

This Sunday, I'll put the question to The Oracle Hisself:
Van Morrison [whose daughter Shana is singing at that
self-same Newport Beach pub w/ John Stewart's bandsmen
in support] Shana's Daddy, as we all know,is the undisputalbe
Master of Clarity.

Sir Johnny - a careful reading of America's 19.21st Amendment
[giving women the right to drink] you will find where Congress
officially declared our unofficial National Anthem to be

[herald trumpets please]

The Hokey Pokey - countercockwise.

Good night, Edmund - my Derry-Air is a Wreck . . . and

Blessings,

Rez